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Mississippi State Senate Mississippi State Senate Jeff Rosamond, Director Staff Attorneys LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICE Caryn Quilter Ian Jones P.O. Box 1018 Ethan Samsel Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1018 Aa’Keela Hudnall Tel: (601)359-3217 Fax: (601)359-2775 Of Counsel Bob Davidson TO: ALL SENATORS FROM: LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DATE: AUGUST 21, 2020 ___________________________________________________ Enclosed is a summary of major bills which were enacted during the 2020 Regular Session as of August 19, 2020. Should any bill in which you are interested not appear or should you wish to have a more complete explanation of any measure, please let us know. SUMMARY OF MAJOR LEGISLATION 2020 REGULAR SESSION Prepared by Senate Legislative Services Office August 19, 2020 STATISTICS OF THE 2020 REGULAR SESSION (*Stats correct as of 8/19/20) 2020* 2019 2018 2017 Bills Passed Both Houses 397 370 359 338 Bills That Became Law 353 353 329 305 Senate Bills Introduced 1053 1124 1088 1068 S.B. Passed by Senate 277 214 229 219 S.B. Passed by House 185 176 169 154 S.B. Died in Conference 14 5 11 9 S.B. Vetoed 4 1 2 2 S.B. Partially Vetoed 0 0 0 2 S.B. Vetoes Overridden 0 0 0 0 S.B. Approved by Governor 153 166 155 135 S.B. Became Law Without Governor's Signature 11 2 0 2 S.C.R. Introduced 88 167 158 191 S.C.R. Adopted by Senate 71 147 137 165 S.C.R. Adopted by House 61 141 136 158 S.R. Introduced 60 23 9 2 S.R. Adopted 56 23 7 1 House Bills Introduced 1806 1752 1701 1786 H.B. Passed by House 369 307 331 325 H.B. Passed by Senate 212 194 190 184 H.B. Died in Conference 5 6 11 9 H.B. Approved by Governor 171 185 169 164 H.B. Became Law Without Governor's Signature 18 0 5 4 H.B. Vetoed 4 2 2 2 H.B. Partially Vetoed 2 0 0 1 H.B. Vetoes Overridden 1 0 0 0 H.C.R. Introduced 85 100 105 116 H.C.R. Adopted by House 51 68 79 73 H.C.R. Adopted by Senate 48 64 77 68 Nominations Received 47 131 76 106 Nominations Approved 32 129 74 101 VETOED BILLS The following general bills from the 2020 Regular Session have been vetoed by Governor Reeves as of August 18, 2020: SB 2123. Vetoed 7/8/2020. AN ACT ENTITLED THE "MISSISSIPPI CORRECTIONAL SAFETY AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 2020"; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE CONDITIONS FOR PAROLE ELIGIBILITY AND TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON INMATE ELIGIBILITY TO PETITION THE SENTENCING COURT FOR PAROLE ELIGIBILITY IF THE INMATE IS SERVING A SENTENCE FOR A CRIME OF VIOLENCE OR NONVIOLENCE; TO REENACT AND AMEND SECTION 47-7-3.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR INMATE CASE PLANNING AND TO PRESCRIBE DATES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO COMPLETE CASE PLANS FOR PAROLE-ELIGIBLE INMATES TO ENSURE THAT THE PLAN IS ACHIEVABLE; TO REENACT AND AMEND SECTION 47-7-3.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM TIME OFFENDERS CONVICTED OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE MUST SERVE BEFORE RELEASE AND A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF OTHER SENTENCES OTHER OFFENDERS MUST SERVE BEFORE RELEASE; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF AT LEAST THREE MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI PAROLE BOARD TO GRANT PAROLE TO AN INMATE CONVICTED OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE AFTER JUNE 30 1995; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF AT LEAST FOUR MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI PAROLE BOARD TO GRANT PAROLE TO A SEX OFFENDER; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE VICTIM OR DESIGNATED FAMILY MEMBER SHALL BE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD BY THE PAROLE BOARD PRIOR TO A PAROLE DECISION; TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-18, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PAROLE HEARINGS FOR SEX OFFENDERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. SB 2737. Vetoed 6/25/2020. AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-551 AND 23-15-691, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, BY DELETING THE OPTION OF MARKING ELECTION BALLOTS WITH INDELIBLE PENCIL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. SB 2824. Vetoed 6/23/2020. AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-106-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT RECIPIENTS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION LEGISLATIVE PLAN GRANT PROGRAM MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL COURSEWORK WHICH INCLUDES THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM (CPC) APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. SB 2856. Vetoed 6/29/2020. AN ACT TO ALLOW CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES TO ADOPT RULES AND PROCEDURES AUTHORIZING ACCOUNTING SYSTEM ACCOMMODATION OF CERTAIN UNCOLLECTIBLE INDEBTEDNESS OWED BY A CUSTOMER FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-19-27 AND 31-19-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, DEALING WITH DOUBTFUL CLAIMS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. HB 658. Vetoed 7/8/20. AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-19-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF FELONY CONVICTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR EXPUNGEMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. HB 1387. Vetoed 7/8/20. AN ACT TO CREATE THE "COMPREHENSIVE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION REFORM" OR "CCATER" ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT DUAL CREDIT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND POSSESS A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS' EXPERIENCE BUT SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO HOLD AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO ALL INCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS OF THE CAREER TRACK PROGRAMS OFFERED BY LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS; TO REQUIRE ALL STUDENTS IN THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TRACK TO TAKE THE ACT WORKKEYS ASSESSMENT; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLASSES THAT MAY BE ADDED TO THE CURRICULUM IN THE CAREER TRACK PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL BUSINESS OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO HOLD AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ORDER TO BE GRANTED A ONE-YEAR EXPERT CITIZEN-TEACHER LICENSE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACCREDITATION SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT WORKKEYS ASSESSMENT, WHICH SHALL BE WEIGHTED IN THE SAME PERCENTAGE AS THE STANDARD ACT ASSESSMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. HB 1700. Partially Vetoed by Governor 7/8/20 Veto overridden 8/10/20. AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING K-12 AND OTHER RELATED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CERTAIN AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS, IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021. HB 1782. Partially Vetoed by Governor 7/8/20. AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE BUDGET CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADDRESSING OR RELATED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMITTEE PAGE Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency S. B. 2131.......................................... 1 S. B. 2595.......................................... 1 H. B. 266.......................................... 2 H. B. 632.......................................... 2 H. B. 827.......................................... 2 H. B. 984.......................................... 2 H. B. 999.......................................... 2-4 H. B. 1104.......................................... 4 H. B. 1253.......................................... 5 H. B. 1566.......................................... 5 Agriculture S. B. 2725.......................................... 6-9 H. B. 326.......................................... 9 H. B. 687.......................................... 9 H. B. 1566.......................................... 9-11 Appropriations S. B. 2194.......................................... 12 S. B. 2353.......................................... 12 S. B. 2594.......................................... 12 S. B. 2626.......................................... 12 S. B. 2684.......................................... 12 S. B. 2772.......................................... 12-18 S. B. 3053.......................................... 19-20 Business and Financial Institutions S. B. 2427.......................................... 21 H. B. 597.......................................... 21 H. B. 940.......................................... 21-22 H. B. 1071.......................................... 23 H. B. 1138.......................................... 23 H. B. 1212.......................................... 24 Corrections S. B. 2279.......................................... 25 S. B. 2469.......................................... 25 S. B. 2680.......................................... 25 S. B. 2684.......................................... 25-26 S. B. 2696.......................................... 26 H. B. 685.......................................... 26-28 H. B. 851.......................................... 28-29 -i- County Affairs S. B. 3047.......................................... 30-31 H. B. 353.......................................... 31 H. B. 415.......................................... 31-32 H. B. 494.......................................... 32 H. B. 1063.......................................... 32 Economic and Workforce Development S. B. 2563.......................................... 33-35 S. B. 2564.......................................... 35-39 S. B. 3051.......................................... 39-40 H. B. 1383.......................................... 40 H. B. 1795.......................................... 41-43 Education S. B. 2283.......................................... 44 S. B. 2353.......................................... 44 S. B. 2506.......................................... 44-45 S. B. 2508.......................................... 45
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